UAE welcomes Ramadan with full preparedness and diverse festivities

UAE welcomes Ramadan with full preparedness and diverse festivities

The UAE prepares to welcome the holy month of Ramadan with decorated streets and festivities, showcasing a range of activities that reflect Emirati customs and values of compassion and tolerance.
Religious activities
This year, the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments will host 20 scholars from Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Oman, Bahrain, Tatarstan, Dagestan, India, and Burkina Faso as part of the "UAE President's guest scholars in Ramadan" programme. They will deliver lectures in multiple languages at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, mosques, Quranic centres, via Smart Preaching Platformme, and neighborhood gatherings. Additionally, there will be three evening sessions and five seminars coordinated with various entities. Scholars will also participate in the country's Zayed Humanitarian Work Day celebration, honouring the founding father, late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan's legacy.
Furthermore, this year's programme includes a scientific conference focusing on "The Holy Quran and the Horizons of Cosmic Sciences and the UAE's Efforts in Serving It." Guest scholars and experts from relevant institutions will participate. Additionally, the 27th edition of the Dubai International Holy Quran Award will continue, featuring Quran memorisation competitions. Moreover, the 10th edition of the Quran Memorisation and Sciences Award will host various local and international